Re: [foxboro] Spectrum->I/A alternatives

Corey,

I suggest you consider the ACCP (Advanced Computer Control Platform).  The
ACCP consists of an I/A Series AW51, A Spectrum FCG, and the
Hardware/Software required for them to communicate.  ACCP includes
Application Object Services software, to make the Spectrum process data
appear like C:B.Ps. If you replace the SMG with an ACCP you should not have
to touch anything in Spectrum, and your Spectrum network should run just the
same as with an SMG...no load increase. If you have access to the Invensys
CSC, you can find the ACCP User Guide at: 

http://ips.csc.invensys.com/content/documents/iaseries/k0173tqh/foxdoc/b0193
/xs/index.htm

Disclaimers:

1) The ACCP is not designed for Spectrum migration.  It is designed to
provide advanced I/A applications to Spectrum systems. Spectrum migration
products are where you should be planning to go long-term, because they are
designed to provide the reliability that you really want.  They replace most
of the Spectrum boards, power supplies, etc.
 
2) The above document implies that the ACCP can be a station on an I/A
Series node.  It doesn't say it outright, and I can't raise anyone in
Houston to confirm it. Alex may (gently) correct me later, but he is out of
the office today.

3) It may not be what you consider "inexpensive"...but compared to what?
Maintaining spare parts for an SMG?

4) I don't know of anyone using the ACCP for migration. If sombody is, maybe
they will add a comment. 

h
Harry Forbes
Project Manager - Simulator
GE/Lungmen Project
Invensys Process Systems
+1 508.378.5148 office
+1 617.335.1474 mobile
Harry.Forbes@xxxxxxxxxxxx



 
 
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